Jimmy's Buzz Guide Review:Although his targets often seem more like kooks and dimwits than serious theologians, this is still an often hilarious attack on religious fundamentalism.

Additional Info:
DVD Features:

CC; Commentary with Bill Maher and director Larry Charles; Deleted scenes; Bill Maher monologues from around the world

Religulous

This is a minor yet entertaining documentary following Bill Maher as he
investigates the more ludicrous aspects of certain religions, with the
bulk of the proceedings devoted to segments in which the comedian
confronts staunchly devout subjects on their beliefs.

Director Larry
Charles ("Borat") has infused the movie with an appropriately light-hearted
sensibility that's echoed in the consistent (and occasionally
oppressive) inclusion of random bits of silliness. There's little doubt that the film is at its best when Maher goes one-on-one with a myriad of
theologically-minded individuals, including a TV evangelist and
a man portraying Jesus at a Bible-centered amusement park. And while
Maher and Charles admittedly do seem to be going out of their way to
offer up an even-handed take on the subject, there inevitably
reaches a point at which the pair are essentially preaching to the
choir.

Religulous ultimately begins to run out of
steam somewhere along the way, as the repetitive nature of the
movie's structure begins to become obvious, but the vitriolic
final monologue - undoubtedly destined to provoke arguments and stir up
controversy - ensures that the film ends on a thoroughly positive note, which is what makes comedian Bill Maher and director Larry Charles such effective champions for the cause of scepticism in this age of rising fundamentalism.